Hay Bath by tradition of the Alpe di Siusi plateau
It is a tradition that is rooted in the habits of peasants in the region 'Alpe di Siusi: resting on the hay. The "hay baths" are real dives in fresh grass in the process of fermentation, during which the temperature reaches values between 40 and 70 degrees by stimulating a strong perspiration, which persists even after the application.
The secret of this care are the herbs contained in the mixture of herbs with the heat that is emitted wet hay from the active ingredients contained in herbs that are absorbed by the skin.
Probably known for centuries, the first hay bath is documented at the end of the nineteenth century. A 2000 m altitude, after mowing, the South Tyrolean peasants were spending the night at the heaps of hay, awakening in the morning refreshed and loads of energy, despite the hard work. Soon, they were imitated by others, first for the regenerative effect and, subsequently, to alleviate rheumatic pains.
Today, the hay baths are given to combat arthritis and rheumatism, muscle spasms (contractures), the stiffness, gout, the sciatica, fibromyalgia, l 'insomnia, the conditions of physical and mental fatigue.
According to some experts in cosmetic treatments, hay bath strengthens the immune systemStimulates the blood, relaxes the muscles and has a beneficial effect of detoxification and purification. According to medical observations even people suffering from hay raffredore can safely enjoy the benefits of the hay bath.
We use certain herbs that grow naturally in the mountains that contain herbs. Mown are collected and put to soak naturally into large tanks for several days. Because the grasses are able to have a positive effect on the hay should not be dry, but moist, which can ferment: where hay is brewing, also reaches temperatures of 60 degrees. When you are ready, we put out .
The draft nell'erba fermentation occurs in a naked body, except the head (which is protected), for 15-20 minutes the first time, until you come gradually to 30. After the person is wrapped in blankets and placed for 40-60 minutes on a bed of reaction, in a room adjacent to the hot baths.
In the plateau region dolomitic Alpe di Siusi mixtures of herbs include almost always leaves alchimilla, génépi, arnica, lavender, couch grass, ryegrass and fescue.
Of course, all the pastures of the Alps with precious flowers of hay, especially sweet herbs, varieties of clovers and grass plants that contain essential oils, coumarin glycosides and tannins.
Used for centuries by peasants as a home remedy, herbs such as arnica, chamomile mountain millefeuille, veronica and the plantain can be added ala mixture of herbs. During the hay bath penetrate into the skin, the high temperature of the water facilitates the opening of pores allowing the principles of acting in the best possible way.
In some centers practiced a massage at the end of the session, which facilitates the diffusion of the active ingredients into the skin.
To experience the beneficial effects it is advisable to carry out a series of at least five applications every other day.
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